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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elend Venture, exhausted and strategizing late into the night, contemplates a plan to undermine his former friend Jastes by counterfeiting the wooden coins used to pay the koloss mercenaries. He hopes to buy time and eventually bribe the koloss away from Jastes’ control. As he prepares to retire, Vin bursts into his room, emotionally distraught and physically wounded, revealing she has killed Zane—Straff’s Mistborn and, shockingly, Elend’s half-brother. Despite her injuries, Vin’s primary concern…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tindwyl chastising Elend Venture for his decision to leave Luthadel, calling him a fool for abandoning his people during a time of crisis. Elend, dressed in a riding uniform prepared by Tindwyl, remains resolute, asserting that he will protect his people in a different way. Vin, injured from recent battles, sits quietly on her horse, her inexperience with riding evident. Tindwyl accuses Elend of shirking his duty as king, but Elend retorts that the people rejected him and now he must…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a heated debate among the rulers of the Central Dominance, now under Elend's imperial rule. Lord Cett aggressively advocates for immediate military action to reclaim his lost territory, Fadrex City, while Janarle and Penrod urge caution, emphasizing the need to stabilize their current holdings first. Sazed, seated at the head of the table, struggles to mediate the discussion, feeling out of place and inadequate in his role. The tension highlights the fragile nature of their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin and Elend venture deeper into the caverns, encountering a mysterious, churning smoke that oddly welcomes Vin. Despite its ominous appearance, the smoke doesn’t hinder them, and Vin leads Elend toward a faint light ahead. The rhythmic thumping sound adds to the tension as they proceed, hinting at something unseen yet significant lurking in the depths. Their journey into the unknown sets the stage for a pivotal discovery. Meanwhile, Sazed faces a brutal confrontation with Marsh, who attacks him with…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin lies in the cavern, emotionally shattered after the tempest subsides and the mysterious entity vanishes. She clings to Elend as he nears death, consumed by guilt and despair over her perceived betrayal of both him and the world. The mist spirit reappears, gesturing urgently, but Vin is too numb to react with anything but resignation. She questions the spirit’s motives, realizing it may have stabbed Elend to prevent her from releasing the power she once held. The spirit directs Vin’s attention to a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The epilogue opens with Sazed arriving at the Conventical of Seran, having left Luthadel in quiet turmoil after Tindwyl's death and Vin's revelation about releasing something terrible at the Well of Ascension. The mists continue to kill unpredictably, adding to the sense of unease. Sazed, burdened by grief and disillusionment, seeks solace in the conventical, half-expecting confrontation from Marsh or other Inquisitors. His journey reflects his inner struggle, as he grapples with the consequences of Vin's…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Allrianne Cett, a young noblewoman with Allomantic abilities, encounters a band of rough bandits led by the toothless Hobart while searching for her father’s army. She skillfully manipulates their emotions using her Rioting powers, ensuring their cooperation by promising a reward. The bandits, initially intent on robbing her, quickly shift to aiding her after she influences their desires. Allrianne reflects on the simplicity of such men, who are easily swayed by basic incentives like money and food,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin observing the unnatural persistence of the mists in the morning light, a phenomenon that defies logic. As she and her companions travel farther from Luthadel, the mists grow stronger, obscuring the sun and deepening her unease. Vin reflects on the nature of the Deepness, concluding it is not a tangible enemy but a vast, terrifying force that threatens through starvation and fear rather than violence. This realization leaves her grappling with the daunting task of confronting…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Breeze attempting to maintain composure amidst the chaos of war at Zinc Gate. Despite his efforts to soothe the soldiers' fears using his Allomantic abilities, the relentless pounding of the gates and the looming threat of koloss beasts make it difficult. He consumes brass dust to sustain his powers, whispering reassurances to the men while grappling with his own anxiety. The scene is tense, with Breeze acutely aware of the fragility of the soldiers' morale and the dire consequences…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Straff Venture, bolstered by the drug Black Frayn, feels unnaturally alert and powerful as his army arrives at Luthadel. Observing the city from a distance, he notes the koloss have breached multiple gates, with the northern gate—closest to Keep Venture—being the most significant. Despite Lord Janarle’s urging to attack immediately, Straff decides to wait, calculating that the koloss will tire themselves out through looting and fighting, making them easier to defeat later. His strategic patience…
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